Wastewater Engineer

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Technician V to join our team at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. As an Engineering Technician V, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our wastewater treatment facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assigns, supervises, and reviews work to ensure compliance with District guidelines and policies.
  • Assists in the preparation of designs, layouts, and specifications for wastewater treatment projects.
  • Supervises construction activities, including planning, scheduling, and inspection of construction work and materials.
  • Monitors the maintenance of District buildings and grounds, and administers building and grounds maintenance/service contracts.
  • Develops and supervises solids application programs, and administers land lease permit programs.
  • Plans and directs biosolids receiving, drying, and shipping operations, and monitors activities and site conditions.
  • Inspects and tests sanitary sewer construction/rehabilitation of a complex nature, and installs flow meters.
  • Supervises the operation and maintenance of wastewater facilities, and organizes, inspects, and supervises maintenance and operations projects.
  • Leads surveying activities and records survey information.
  • Prepares or reviews reports documenting section activity or project status.
  • Performs standard tests and checks of a complex nature, assembles and evaluates data, and prepares various technical reports and maintains records.
  • Confers with District personnel, contractors, and the general public to communicate District requirements, coordinate activities, and resolve problem areas.
Requirements
  • Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent and five years of sub-professional engineering experience.
  • College or technical training beyond high school in engineering or mathematics may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
  • One year of service with the District as an Engineering Technician IV.
  • Civil service status as an Engineering Technician IV.
Working Conditions

Typical office environment. May use standard office equipment and computer terminals. May involve exposure to a variety of operating mechanical equipment and loud noise and/or noxious odors. May include working in all types of weather conditions throughout the plant facility and collection system. May involve working in close proximity to or in conjunction with construction activities and heavy equipment, and may require exposure to a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Thorough knowledge of geometry, college algebra, and trigonometry.
  • Thorough knowledge of engineering measuring devices, instruments, laboratory, and sampling equipment.
  • Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of wastewater engineering.
  • Knowledge of surveying practices and procedures.
  • Ability to utilize word processors, spreadsheets, database managers, and similar applications.
  • Ability to plan and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
  • Ability to layout, inspect, and supervise plant construction projects as assigned.
  • Ability to interpret plans and specifications for District personnel and contractors.
  • Ability to understand and interpret detailed construction schedules prepared by the critical path method.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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